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China youth jobless rate drops to 11-month low in May

China's youth unemployment rate fell to 14.9% in May, an 11-month low, while the rate for 25 to 29-year-olds decreased to 7.0%.

investing.com • 18/06/2025 - 09:32 AM

UK house price growth halved in April, ONS says

UK house price growth slowed to 3.5% in April, down from 7.0% in March, following a rise in property transaction taxes.

investing.com • 18/06/2025 - 08:44 AM

Thailand minister to propose $3.4 billion stimulus projects to cabinet next week

Thailand's finance minister plans to propose 110 billion baht in projects to the cabinet, aiming to boost GDP growth by 0.4 to 0.5 percentage points.

investing.com • 18/06/2025 - 08:43 AM

ECB to keep flexible approach as Israel-Iran war heightens risks, Panetta says

The ECB plans a flexible monetary policy approach due to risks from Israeli-Iranian conflict and U.S. trade policy, with prolonged euro zone inflation below 2% expected.

investing.com • 18/06/2025 - 08:39 AM

ECB tells banks again to watch out for rise in bad loans

Euro zone banks are warned of potential rising bad loans, especially in vulnerable sectors, as geopolitical tensions and economic conditions pose risks, according to ECB's Sharon Donnery.

investing.com • 18/06/2025 - 08:26 AM

Exclusive-Russia’s Sberbank warns of economy overcooling, says key rate below 15% would spur growth

Sberbank's deputy CEO warns of potential economic overcooling in Russia due to high interest rates and suggests needed adjustments to stimulate growth and manage the overvalued rouble.

investing.com • 18/06/2025 - 08:03 AM

Bank Indonesia pauses rate cuts, leaves door open to more easing

Indonesia's central bank paused interest rate cuts, urging banks to lower lending rates to stimulate credit growth despite economic challenges and inflation near target range.

investing.com • 18/06/2025 - 07:47 AM

French unions, employers set to hold last-ditch pensions talks next week

French unions and employers are set for crucial discussions on pension reforms amid disagreement, as public sentiment reflects doubts about the system's sustainability.

investing.com • 18/06/2025 - 07:37 AM

Sterling edges up after UK data shows jump in food inflation

The pound rose slightly as UK inflation data showed no significant change, while concerns over Middle East conflict impacted the dollar and influenced monetary policy outlook.

investing.com • 18/06/2025 - 07:30 AM

European shares dip ahead of Fed decision; Mideast in focus

European shares fell as investors awaited the Fed's policy decision, amidst ongoing Middle East tensions and mixed regional indexes reflecting economic concerns.

investing.com • 18/06/2025 - 07:17 AM

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